For Mother's Day this year, my mom asked my brother and me to host a brunch for the family!

I was thrilled! I love coming up with menus, and I wanted to do something really special for everyone.

It's so important to me to eat healthy and to absolutely LOVE what I eat! And I wanted my family to experience a healthy and delicious brunch that feels indulgent, yet leaves them energized for the day!

One of the dishes I served was Greek yogurt topped with homemade granola and fresh fruit. It's simple, yet melt-in-your-mouth delicious.

Directions:1. Preheat oven to 350* and line a large, rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. 2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the oats, nuts and/or seeds, salt, and cinnamon. 3. Pour in the oil, maple syrup, and vanilla. Mix well. Pour the granola onto prepared pan and spread it into an even layer. 4. Bake until golden, about 20 – 30 minutes, stirring halfway (note that the granola will further crisp up as it cools).5. Let the granola cool completely before breaking into pieces and stirring in dried fruit!

Are you driving yourself crazy on a daily basis trying to eat healthy?

You know exactly what you should (and shouldn't) be eating - you could probably write a book on the topic!

Yet you find yourself giving in to those "not so healthy" foods over and over again.

You think to yourself, "It shouldn't be so difficult!"

So why does it seem impossible to just eat healthy?

Here's the thing... if it were only up to your conscious mind, you'd be eating exactly how you want to.

But it's not.

It's estimated that 95% of the actions you take actually come from yoursubconscious mind (shocking, I know!).

What does that mean?

It means that no matter how solid your plan to eat healthy is, or how strong your intention to stay away from the snack drawer... if your conscious mind isn't on board, your subconscious mind will sabotage your efforts 95% of the time!!

So the good news is, you're not crazy.

And the great news is, you can actually do something about it!

Once you shift your subconscious mind to be in alignment with your goals, it becomes easy and effortless to eat healthy!

I know this because I've done it! After a 20-year-long battle with food (and my subconscious mind), I now have a healthy, empowered, and loving relationship with food and my body.

And I've helped hundreds of women break free from self-sabotage so they can finally have one, too!

If you're tired of fighting yourself (and your subconscious mind), let me help! Click here and let's talk.I'll show you exactly how you can finally end the struggle and have a healthy, easy relationship with food.

I’ve got plenty of tricks up my sleeve to help my clients stop overeating. But this one that I learned from one of my clients takes the cake. No pun intended ;).

Sarah first shared this trick with me a couple of years ago, and I instantly loved it.

Quick caveat: I have to say, I haven’t tried it myself, but it was so bold and “out there” from anything I had heard before, that it stands out as my all-time favorite.

Here’s why you’ll love it, too:

If you’ve ever been out to eat, have realized that you’re full, and have continued eating anyway... to be social, because the other people at the table are eating, or maybe because you’re uncomfortable just sitting there... you know how tempting it is to keep eating!

This is a NO-FAIL trick you can take to the bank. Yep, it’s that air-tight.

However, a word of caution… You may not want to employ this on a date or with a high-profile company client. (But if you have the chutzpah to do it, please send me an e-mail because you will be my hero).

Here it is:

The second you know you're full, it's time to stop eating, and you don’t want to be tempted by more… pour your glass of water on your food!

And presto! Your meal is no longer appetizing!

But here’s the real trick to it – Sarah does this like it’s nothing. She doesn’t care what someone else would think about it.

And often that's what it takes to start doing things for your for yourself, you can't be worried about what anyone else thinks.

Taking ownership of your health means letting go of fearing judgment. You get to make the choices that are best for you - no matter what!

What do you think? Is this something you would try? Or did you at least get a kick out of it? :)

If you’re anything like me, you love to relax after a long day. After all, it’s important to unplug and unwind!

Some of my favorite ways to end the day are curling up with a book, chatting with a friend, or watching a really good show.

That being said, I’m writing to you because I’m almost finished with one of my favorite shows, White Collar.If you haven’t seen it, watch it. It’s soooo good. It’s a great way to end your day, especially if you have a crush on Matt Bomer (and who doesn't??).

Now that I’m almost done, I want to line up another great series that I can cuddle up in the evenings and watch.

Can you help?

Share your recommendations in the comments below!

Thanks SO MUCH!

With love,Kristen

P.S. We all deserve a good break from our day sometimes, and Netflix is one for me. Thanks again... I really appreciate your tips!!

For crust:1. Combine flour and salt. Grate frozen butter or cut in butter with pastry cutter to coarse sand. Add water and form ball. Process in cuisinart.2. Roll out evenly on floured surface. Place in pie pan and turn edges under. Place in fridge.

Directions:1. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients: oat flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.2. In another bowl, whisk together the wet ingredients: milk, melted butter, eggs, maple syrup, and vanilla extract. 3. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until combined. Let batter rest for 10 minutes (so the oat flour has time to soak up some of the moisture).4. Plug in your waffle iron to preheat.5. Pour batter onto the heated waffle iron and cook until golden brown.

Directions:1. Heat tortillas in a pan on medium heat (optional, spray with oil and sprinkle with sea salt). Remove from pan and fold in half to create a taco shell.2. Whisk eggs, add sea salt to taste, and scramble in the pan.3. Assemble tacos with egg, red cabbage, salsa, and avocado.

This might sound crazy to you… but I was really disappointment by my trip to Hawaii.

At first.

You see, I had been to Oahu before and I vividly remember the beautiful sandy beaches, water so warm it felt like the world’s largest bath (even at night!), and the calm and serenity of the island.

And that’s what I was expecting on my trip to the Big Island. But instead, I got this…

Whaaaa? Cue the questions: "What is she complaining about? Is she crazy? This is gorgeous!!"

Yes, I know. Totally crazy.

The thing is, I couldn't see the beauty in Hawaii because I was expecting Oahu.

Hawaii is raw and powerful (not calm and serene), the beach at our place was rocky lava (not smooth and sandy), the water was tepid at best...

It's not that Hawaii wasn't gorgeous and spectacular... it's that it wasn't was I was expecting.

Have you ever felt let down by your expectations? Have you ever missed the beauty of your own journey because you thought it would look different?

I get it.

Maybe you're frustrated because your husband can lose weight at the drop of a hat - so why can't you? Or maybe you're disappointed because you slipped off track - again.

Whatever your situation, you can flip it in an instant. It's all in your MINDSET.

It took me a while, but once I was able to let go of my expectations, I was finally able to see the beauty in Hawaii. As I connected to the raw beauty of the island and the power of the island, I started to feel it within myself. And I started to fall in love with the island.

So instead of pining for someone else's journey, how can you appreciate your own? Instead of seeing all the ways you've "failed," how can you see your wins?

One of the most powerful transformations my clients experience is in shifting their mindset.

Once they're able to let go of expectations, appreciate where they're at, and see the successes along the way, everything changes. EVERYTHING. And that's when the weight comes off.

Recently, one of my clients shared that it was hard at first to not see the immediate changes that you get in a "quick fix" diet, but things have now shifted for her in such a deep and profound way and the weight is coming off without even trying- she's so excited she wants to shout from the rooftop and share this with the world!

She said she's done so many things before, but "this is different - this is real."

I'm back from Hawaii (which was an incredible experience I'll be sharing about next week) and continuing my travels in Bend, OR! This month is full of travel and adventure :).

Being on-the-go, it's always great to have some one-dish recipes in your back pocket.

One of my favorites is this Chicken and Spring Greens Gratin that's super healthy and delicious. It's perfect to slice individual servings to keep in the fridge or freezer for an instant meal when you're short on time!

1. Cook grain, water, and 1 T. sea salt in a rice cooker, or stovetop according to directions.2. Preheat oven to 375 F.3. In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, oil, onion, ½ t. sea salt, and pepper.4. Add chard, cheese, chicken, and cooked grain to the bowl. Mix until combined.5. Pour into a prepared baking dish and bake for 25 – 35 min. or until gratin is set and top is golden brown.